Arsenal fans finally had a moment they had been waiting nearly a year for, as Gabriel Jesus made his long-anticipated return to action after 322 days on the sidelines. The Brazilian striker, who has battled through one of the toughest injury spells of his career, stepped onto the pitch in last night's Champions League win against club Brugge, a moment that instantly lifted the entire Arsenal fanbase.
Softfootball earlier reported that Gabriel Jesus was officially added back into Arsenal's Champions League squad, replacing youngster Max Dowman , who suffered a serious injury. That squad change opened the door for Jesus to be available once again, and the Brazilian wasted no time in making his presence felt.
Jesus came on for Viktor Gyokeres in the 62nd minute, marking his first appearance since his long-term injury, which kept him away from competitive football for almost an entire year. The away fans erupted as he stepped back onto the pitch, a sight Arsenal fans had dearly missed.
